The episodes will drop globally on Friday, June 27, following Netflix’s usual release schedule—12 a.m. PT and 3 a.m. ET. So, if you’re eager to uncover the next chilling twist, it’s time to set your alarms and clear your schedule.
Squid Game season 3: When and where to watch in India
The premiere date of the popular South Korean series is the same worldwide, but the release time varies across regions. In India, fans can watch Squid Game Season 3 at 12:30 p.m. IST.
Squid Game season 3: Release schedule in other parts of the world
In the United Kingdom, Squid Game Season 3 will premiere at 8 a.m. BST, while fans in Central Europe can start watching from 9 a.m. CEST. In Australia, the series will be available from 5 p.m. AEST, and in New Zealand, it will release at 7 p.m. NZST.
For other regions, the release timings are as follows:
– 4 a.m. Brazil Time
– 5 a.m. Argentina Time
– 10 a.m. South African Time
– 11 a.m. Turkey Time
– 3 p.m. Thailand Time
– 4 p.m. Philippines Time
– 5 p.m. Japan Time
Squid Game season 3: Number of episodes
The highly anticipated third season of Squid Game will consist of just six episodes, making it the shortest season yet—compared to nine episodes in the first and seven in the second.
Interestingly, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk originally had no plans to continue the story beyond the first season. But the show’s massive global success convinced him to expand the brutal survival tale into additional seasons.
Squid Game season 3 plot
Season 3 picks up right where the story left off, diving back into the aftermath of Gi-hun’s heartbreaking loss and his shocking discovery about the Front Man. This time, Gi-hun is on a mission—to end the deadly game once and for all. But his path won’t be easy, as he faces a series of daunting challenges. Meanwhile, the Front Man continues to pull the strings, keeping the high-stakes tension alive.